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The Institute for Knowledge Management (IKM) is a commercial research consortium formed by IBM and Lotus Development Corp. to conduct applied research on knowledge management solutions. The IKM brings together executives from member corporations with knowledge management experts from Lotus, IBM, and leading academic institutions to drive the creation and
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Imagination Software, a Maryland-based pioneering software developer, has unveiled The Virtual Copier(tm) - Notes(R) Edition, a universal software application that enables Lotus Notes users to easily integrate hardcopy business documents into their databases. This innovative solution has been years in the making, with Notes users waiting for a
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Lucent Technologies, the leading US maker of telecommunications network equipment, has been in talks with Ascend Communications, a data networking company, for months. The two companies are now on the verge of a deal, with Ascend's directors reportedly set to accept Lucent's offer. The acquisition would
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Lucent Technologies, the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer, has made a significant move in the rapidly consolidating market by acquiring Kenan Systems, a leading maker of telephone billing and customer care software, for $1.48 billion. This announcement comes as Lucent investors are digesting news of a potential
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A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the ratings of Firemans Fund Insurance Cos. and Allianz Insurance Group to "A+" (Superior) from "A" (Excellent), due to their integral role as part of the Allianz AG Holding, one of the world's largest and strongest insurance organizations.
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FBL Financial Group's three life insurance subsidiaries, EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, and Western Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, have reaffirmed their strong ratings from A.M. Best. EquiTrust received an "A-" (Excellent) rating, while Farm Bureau Life and Western Farm Bureau
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Oracle Corporation has reinforced its position as a leader in support services, as ranked by Dataquest, a unit of Gartner Group, Inc. The company has continuously expanded its support offerings to differentiate itself from competitors, and its cost-effective and broad-scope support services have been recognized as superior to those of
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Oracle Corporation's Larry Ellison expressed concerns about unsustainable IT spending in Australia, stating that business is allocating excessive funds for IT resources. According to Ellison, 50 cents of every US corporate dollar is spent on purchasing, maintaining, and training personnel for IT purposes. He attributed this issue to
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As the technology landscape continues to evolve, the dominance of Microsoft and Intel, long synonymous with PC technology, is starting to erode. The Wintel axis, which has driven innovation and growth in the industry for decades, is showing signs of strain. The increasing complexity of Microsoft's product line
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Stock option trading was particularly active this week, with several securities leading the pack, according to CoveredCall.Com. Snyder Communications and Iomega saw significant trading activity, with Snyder Communications trading down to $28 1/2 and Iomega gaining nearly 10% for the week. Other notable gainers included Intel Corp., which
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Oracle Corp. is seeking partnerships with top tech firms, including Dell Computer Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., and Hewlett-Packard Co., in its bid to challenge Microsoft Corp. for dominance in the computer market. CEO Larry Ellison emphasized the importance of alliances in the face of growing competition, as Oracle promotes its
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Oracle Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc. are planning to announce a pact to sell new business computers that aim to blunt Microsoft's operating software dominance. The partnership, set to be unveiled today, will integrate Oracle's database software with Sun's computers to enable employees to
